Janet's Guidebook
History and magnificent experience
Biltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the United States and was built by George Vanderbilt and opened in 1895. His heirs opened it to the public and people from all over the world come to visit. It encompasses 8,000 acres and has a huge main house, a winery, numerous restaurants, extensive gardens and many shops.
11 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StreetBiltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the United States and was built by George Vanderbilt and opened in 1895. His heirs opened it to the public and people from all over the world come to visit. It encompasses 8,000 acres and has a huge main house, a winery, numerous restaurants, extensive gardens and many shops.
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful place to visit, many different plants from around the world as well as native plants are exhibited. They also have changing art exhibits on a regular basis.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThis is a beautiful place to visit, many different plants from around the world as well as native plants are exhibited. They also have changing art exhibits on a regular basis.
A quaint small city about 15 minutes from Asheville. Includes a Main Street with interesting Shops and restaurants.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
A quaint small city about 15 minutes from Asheville. Includes a Main Street with interesting Shops and restaurants.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetUnique park with great views of Western North Carolina.
Food scene
Great rustic French menu and alcoholic beverages. Moderate to expensive price.
145 locals recommend
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveGreat rustic French menu and alcoholic beverages. Moderate to expensive price.
Very good casual restaurant, reasonably priced, some unusual tacos.
65 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveVery good casual restaurant, reasonably priced, some unusual tacos.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveVery walkable, small historic multi-cultural city with many historic buildings, shops and restaurants.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Very walkable, small historic multi-cultural city with many historic buildings, shops and restaurants.